Sex and the City movie 'back on'

Speculation over whether a movie version of New York drama series Sex and the City increased today as it was claimed the project is due to start filming this autumn.

Mario Cantone - who played gay stylist Anthony Marantino in the show but previously starred in Mousehunt and Quiz Show - told MTV that director Michael Patrick King had asked him whether he was available for the film later in the year.

The movie could be widely successful if it does come to fruition, given the series' popularity during its six-year run.

Part comedy, part drama, part fashion extravaganza, Sex and the City followed the life and loves of four thirty-somethings in the big apple.

The show was narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker, who played the central role of Carrie Bradshaw.

Since the show ended, Parker has starred in a number of movies including Failure to Launch and The Family Stone, which also featured Rachel McAdams and Claire Danes.

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